Classification, new subjects and Dewey Decimal Classification overcoming 18th edition limitations

B.T. Gangu     (Indira Gandhi Memorial Library)   R. Pommal Rao     (Indira Gandhi Memorial Library)

Annals of Library and Information Studies ( web site) 2002 49 (1)13-22
(ReLIS:igi:annals:v:49:y:2002:i:1:p:13-22)

Abstract:

The paper discusses the problems faced by librarians and classification experts who have to deal with the limitations and inadequacies of the Dewey Decimal Classification-18th edition while handling the books dealing with new developments in human knowledge. Tries to analyse the problems and suggests solutions to overcome these problems.

Pages: 13-22
Volume: 49
Month: March
Year: 2002
Issue: 1

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